Elevate Performance’s Compressor Bypass Valve (Single & Dual Port) – Install Guide
Supplemental Installation Instructions for Your P1 (S40/V50/C30)
Okay everyone, this was one of the hardest installs we've done in a while, and wanted to give you some ideas and tips on the job, that may...
The EZ Oil Drain Valve With L Shaped End
The Name Explains It All - Couldn't Be EZ'er
A while back we recalled a great idea, which was a ball valve for an oil drain plug. We kept remembering and kept forgetting... until now....
Peeking Monster Decal Install
Not really worthy of a write-up, but why not?
Looking through IG, I came across a pretty cool Volvo V60 owned by Greg and featured here. Something in his engine bay caught my eye and...
Porsche Throttle Body on a P1 Volvo (C30, S40, V50, C70)
Having owned multiple S40s, V50s, and C30s over the years, I often consider my modified P1 Volvos to be mutts within the automotive community. As anyone who has modified a Volvo will know, limited...
Morimoto Product Reviews
In the world of aftermarket high intensity discharge (HID) headlights kits, there is one company that far outshines the rest: Morimoto.
Morimoto is known for their high quality HID kits, LED kits, projector lens assemblies,...
Pedal Spacers: What, Where, Why, When, & How
What are Pedal Spacers?
Pedal spacers are metal or plastic spacers which position the gas pedal closer to the driver. These can often vary in thickness to achieve a preferred setup. While simple washers could...
TurboSmart’s Compressor Bypass Valve Install – Volvo P1 & Ford Focus RS/ST MK
We all know that factory turbo setups leave a lot of room for bolt-on improvement. This could be wastegates, boost controllers and this is no different for the Volvo & Ford's 2.5T Compressor Bypass...
Elevate Turbo Control Valve – Back to Stock Install
The first thing you're all wondering is why we're doing a write-up on taking a performance part off, and returning it to stock. Good question, but I can assure you it isn't because the...
Rebuilding Your CV Axle Boots
Don't buy new axles cause your boots be t(ripping)
As a part of our first ever in history documented Volvo P1 (S40/V50/C30) auto to manual swap, we had to rebuild our Volvo original axels. Here...
10 Tips for Preparing a Modified Car for a Road Trip
Modifying cars is a hobby and lifestyle that provides owners with an opportunity to improve and personalize their vehicles. While modifications can be fun, there is no doubt that some mods can sacrifice a...
